Testimonials
from graduates of the Deliver Your Best Program
"I had the BEST experience speaking to a class at my alma mater. I would not have said yes to that opportunity had I not been in this program... It was so helpful that I may actually do it again."
- Leslie Thetford
David Reiter
"This was the best investment I’ve ever made in my own personal development. If you are someone who needs to effectively communicate in any area of your life (we all do)… Put your trust in Heather! You won’t have a single regret."
Madelyn Hogarth
"A big win I had during this course was when I learned that delivering information to my audience in a way that they understand, is MORE important than worrying about what the audience thinks of me. If I am able to focus on making sure the audience understands the content and less on how I appear to others, I will be better able to deliver my message. Also, when I am less focused on what the audience thinks of me or if they like me, I am more able to be my authentic self. "
Christopher Mearns
"I have a renewed confidence in my ability. Ready to take steps to make public speaking a comfortable part of my life. I'm ready to apply for bigger roles in work and know that I will be able to contribute. I was excited to share my stories and speeches in class..the excitement was higher than the anxiety of the event. Felt like i could do it. I also understand what triggers my fear and what to focus on when things take a turn for the worst."
Lara Tarakji
"I can enjoy my days and my weekend without being terribly anxious about my presentations. I am much more confident in my role at work and my ability to learn, and grow and overcome challenges. These classes were the best decision I made for my own self improvement and development!"
Rachel Atencio
"Before attending the Deliver Your Best Program, I used to avoid public speaking due to issues such as rapid heartbeat, negative self-talk, and shaky voice. After the class, I felt more confident in presenting. I no longer feel like disconnecting my router and calling it a day when it’s my turn to present."
Taegan Scott
"Each week I noticed my confidence improve because of the things I had learned to focus on. My win was writing my speech and feeling confident in delivering that information to the group. It didn't feel like a chore, it was something I was genuinely excited to do and participate in."
Alisha Crawford
"There were some great tips from multiple resources, an incredible group to work with and the one-on-one custom coaching felt especially personalized. I feel more empowered and confident in meetings.
I think it's totally worth the time and investment. Not only does the deliver your best program improve your confidence public speaking but I feel like there are some incredible key learnings that apply to both work and personal life."
Darya Juric
"No other course/program focuses this much on overcoming the fear of public speaking and developing confidence through kind self-talk and other techniques. A win for me was the moment when I was able to ‘switch off’ the negative self-talk after giving a presentation."
Sarah Bredin
"I feel like I really tackled some huge underlying issues that have prevented me in building my skills in public speaking. Before I was spinning tires and not making much progress on my own. Public speaking is such an important skill to have and investing time into building this skill is one of the kindest things you could do for yourself."
Tammy Zdunich
"I feel more confident in all aspects of my life. I've taken so much of the tools and applied them to relationships with friends, how I lead a team, as well as facilitation. I tell everyone to sign up! I just say it was the most impactful coaching or personal and professional development course I've taken. It's so much more than public speaking, really well done in a simple format with profound results!"
Brooke Klassen
"In the past, I tried to improve my public speaking using self-help methods (reading articles, books, etc.). Heather's personalized coaching and honest feedback delivered in a compassionate way gave me new perspective on how to improve my public speaking and deliver messages that resonate with others."
"Heather has created a course that is based on such a strong and varied foundation of experience, it would hard not to get a pretty decent return on your investment. You are basically offered a front row seat into how she has developed her public speaking skills, and navigated different parts of her career than encompass public speaking."
It was illuminating to come to understand that every other participant also dealt with nerves, that Heather dealt with nerves and that it is possible to move beyond that icky feeling in your chest, and present with nerves. Nerves don't have to be smashed into submission, they can actually support a presentation once one comes to a better understanding of their role.
As someone with very limited public speaking experience it felt like I was able to make large leaps through the path that she offered from her own experience."
- Krista Simington
Ryan Jimmy
"The small class size is perfect for those who are hesitant about taking on something new because of having to meet new people. Heather does a great job at creating a safe and fun environment."
Amy McKee
"I absolutely dreaded even the thought of public speaking and actively avoided it! When I actually ASKED to take the mic at a donor event this week. That’s when I knew something had changed."
Chris Sikorsky
"Heather is a wealth of knowledge with a one of a kind resume in both the arts and broadcasting. I wanted a confident coach with real life experience who is still in the game, and that's what I got with Heather. I recommend this course for anyone who is looking to take their public speaking to the next level."
Alex Sklapsky
"This was such an excellent course! I find myself using bits of the knowledge gained almost everyday - whether it's preparing myself to lead a meeting with a small group of people or drafting speaking notes for a quick social media video. So helpful!"
Ali Oxley
"I was just invited to interview a panelist with a 100 person (ish) audience. I said yes right away, and I feel like I have the tools to adequately prepare, and execute without dread and anxiety. Also, I just received a promotion where I will be responsible for presenting to our entire sales force regularly and I will use these tools to prepare."
"There are very few things/people/programs who follow through or deliver what they say they will deliver. You delivered and followed through."
- Julie Fortin
Kelly Van Damme
"I had tried tactics through watching videos and reading about how to “conquer” fear of public speaking, and trying actually made it worse. The resources I found were focused on over-preparation, how to (and not to) stand and gesture, basically “how to seem confident.” I always felt like that could work for someone who is looking to improve delivery, but didn’t begin to address how to stop shaking and how to simply croak out some words!
The biggest win is changing how I saw myself. Much of that was the reframing—not taking on the negative experiences as part of my identity, which I absolutely had...That other part of changing how I saw myself was gaining some distance and perspective… I felt myself incrementally relax about the whole thing, even gained a sense of humor about it. Support, normalization, immersion…all helpful.
The program value far outweighs the cost. You’re not just paying for expertise, you’re paying for instruction tailored for you that adapts to how you progress from week to week."
Beth Haney
"It was a good experience to learn from others with similar experiences/issues. Your coaching was terrific and really helped with the mental side of the public speaking. Thank you for the time and energy you invest in helping people!"
Zoe Heimdel
"This is a very unique opportunity to work on your fears in a safe space, while learning specific techniques and things to focus on (or not focus on). For me, the initial investment had such potential for improving my career – which would then help my salary… it felt worth it."
Chelsea Whiteside
"Shifting my mindset to focus less on myself and more on connecting with the audience and ensuring they understand what I’m communicating was a big one for me. It's easier to show up and speak as my authentic self."
